Winter Checks to make before it gets cold!
Winter checks are something I try to do every year. With days getting shorter and those long winter nights drawing in, my thoughts turn to how to keep cosy. The little winter checks, help me to feel prepared for a…
Blackberry season
Blackberry season is here! I adore blackberry season, the call of Autumn. I think it may be foraging for them which makes blackberries so special to me. As a child I remember the excitement of blackberry picking. It would inevitably…
Back to School…and starting pre-school.
Back to school, today… One in year 6, one in year 3 and one starting pre-school. We had planned and prepared for back to school but it felt like this morning was very slow, and disorganised. The children have had…
5 Free (or Cheap!) Ideas To Keep Young Children Busy!
Need ideas to keep young children busy? Sharing 5 of our favourite ways to keep young children busy – on a budget! During this sunny spell, keeping busy involves outside time! Today, we decided to make the most of it…
Importance of Clear Record Keeping
Collaborative Post The importance of clear record keeping cannot be underestimated. Whether you are running your household finances, or in charge of business finances, clear records are vital. Keeping clear records of where you money is coming and going can…
XPLORA X5 Play – Smart Watch for Kids Review
When Xplora got in touch to ask if I’d be interested in reviewing their X5 Play smart watch, I instantly knew my middle son would be delighted to review it! Keeping in touch with my son while he’s out with…
Continuing education as an adult?
Collaborative Post Are you thinking about continuing education as an adult? As I think towards September, my thoughts turn to back to school. Not just for the children, but also what I could be doing. I think it stems from…
The End of (another)School Year…
The End of (another) School Year. This school year is ending in the most peculiar manner. Currently two of my children are self-isolating along with the rest of their year groups. One child comes out of isolation to return to…
Summer Wellness Challenge…
I’ve set myself a Summer Wellness Challenge. Mostly because since having Covid in January, I’ve really struggled. Amongst other things, I’m tired all the time. And the tiredness is a vicious circle, I feel tired so I eat sugary foods…
Tips for New Freebie Hunters
Collaborative Guest Post. Let’s face it, we all love free stuff. We are shattering world records queuing for 2 hours in a queue of 1,000 people to get a Krispy Kreme doughnut free of charge or asking our favourite restaurant…
Eco-Friendly Family Life
